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From the Archive- The Election Day flood of 1985: West Virginia
HARRISONBURG, VA (Rocktown Now) — The History Channel television series American Pickers is planning a visit to the Shenandoah Valley and is looking for local residents with unique antiques, unusual collections, and items with interesting stories. The show’s production team is seeking people who have rare or historically significant...
WASHINGTON — The Surface Transportation Board on October 22 postponed a Norfolk Southern exemption to abandon about 48.5 miles of railroad in the Shenandoah Valley. The line runs from near Riverton Junction in Front Royal to Broadway. The railroad has until November 3 to answer a request that the board hold the case.
CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Democrats made significant gains in the West Virginia Legislature during Tuesday’s general election, flipping several Republican-held seats in both the House of Delegates and State Senate, although Republicans will still maintain a supermajority in both chambers. According to unofficial election results, Democrats increased their representation in the 100-member House of Delegates […]
West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack’s office lists more than $530 million in unclaimed property and has returned nearly $9.4 million to rightful owners since July 1, according to two October 2026 releases from the state Treasury. More than $2.4 million of that went out in September alone. The money sits in a public database […] The post West Virginia’s Treasurer says the state now holds more than $530 million in unclaimed property listings and returned nearly $9.4 million to owners since July 1 appeared first on The Money Overview .
GHENT, WV (WVNS) – The West Virginia Division of Natural Resources (WVDNR) released the list of which waterways in the Mountain State were stocked with trout on Friday, October 30, 2026. According to the WVDNR website, the following West Virginia waterways were stocked as of the end of the day on October 30, 2026: For […]
HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) - Drivers traveling through Harrisonburg should prepare for overnight ramp closures at Interstate 81 and Route 33 this week. According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, the I-81 North ramps to Route 33 at exits 247A and 247B will close during the following times:. Monday, Nov. 2,...
Alliance Resource Partners, parent company of Mettiki Coal, indicated promising news for their now idle Mountain View Mine in Tucker County. During an earning’s conference call, Joseph Craft, President and CEO of Alliance Resources Management indicated plans to restart coal production at the mine. “We are pleased to announce...
Explore amazing animal stories – visit Animal of Things Now and follow us! Photo by RebeccasPictures / Pixabay Pet trust laws in West Virginia let you do something that surprised many owners for decades: leave enforceable instructions and money for your animal’s care. Under the law, your dog, cat, or horse is still personal property, so a simple line in a will saying “give Max $10,000” does not work the way you might … This article, Pet Trust Laws in West Virginia: How to Protect Your Pet After You’re Gone , appeared first on Animal of Things . Discover more animal wonders – VISIT Animal of Things NOW AND FOLLOW US FOR FRESH UPDATES! Related Posts: • Traveling With Pets to West Virginia: Rabies Vaccine, CVI, and Entry Rules Explained • Antifreeze Poisoning Liability Laws in Kentucky: Who Is Responsible When a Pet Is Poisoned • Georgia Rifle Deer Season Opens October 17, 2026: Dates, Limits and Rules
More Than 98,000 Animals Altered as Demand Surges and Clinics Warn Funding Gap Could Halt Progress. By Jenny Dinsmore and Theresa Bruner, Advisory Committee Members, West Virginia Spay & Neuter Program (WVSNP) Charleston, W.Va. — In a state where rural geography, economic hardship, and limited veterinary access shape animal welfare,...
RESIDENTS have just weeks to buy groceries before a new surcharge hits on December 1. Shoppers at Walmart, Kroger, and more will be affected by the fee. Randolph County in West Virginia is implementing a 10 cent surcharge on goods and services to fund emergency ambulance services. Commission President David...
West Virginia health officials are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Typhimurium that has sickened 41 people since early September, with five hospitalized, and they have not identified a food, restaurant, product or other source. The West Virginia Department of Health shared the figures in a release and a health advisory to doctors, hospitals and laboratories reported Oct. 29, 2026.
A Democratic tsunami may have swept the country tonight, but not in West Virginia. And not in Morgan County. In Morgan County, County Commissioner Joel Tuttle handily won re-election, defeating Democrat Judith Ann Shumate 68 percent (3,873) to 32 percent (1,852). Congressman Riley Moore defeated Democrat Ace Parsi 59 percent...
CHARLESTON – Shelley Moore Capito, a Republican and West Virginia’s senior member of the congressional delegation, will return to the U.S. Senate next year to begin serving her third six-year term on Capitol Hill. WV MetroNews, the Associated Press and Decision Desk HQ called the election in Capito’s...
Charleston, W.Va. – The following events happened on these dates in West Virginia history. To read more, go to e-WV: The West Virginia Encyclopedia at www.wvencyclopedia.org. Nov. 5, 1891: Alfred Earle “Greasy” Neale was born in Parkersburg. He was one of West Virginia’s greatest all-around athletes.
MORGANTOWN - With 83% of the vote counted, incumbent Riley Moore was surging over challenger Ace Parsi in the race for West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. Moore, a former state treasurer whose grandfather was former West Virginia Gov. Arch Moore and whose aunt Shelley Moore Capito, is the Mountain State's senior senator on Capitol Hill, had pulled down 133,273 votes to Parsi's 94,029 in the contest - prompting the Associated Press to call the race at 9:22 p.m.
STAUNTON, Va. (WHSV) - Drivers across the Shenandoah Valley will soon have more room to travel along Interstate 81. The Virginia Department of Transportation announced that a third northbound lane of I-81 near Staunton is expected to fully open to traffic starting Monday, Nov. 9. The widening project, which officially...
Democrats picked up two seats in the West Virginia Senate, which is dominated by Republicans. Democrats John Williams of Monongalia County and Richie Robb of Kanawha County won their races on election day. Duron Jackson of Cabell County won a seat that had been held by Mike Woelfel, a departing...
ELKINS , W.Va (WDTV) - A new 10-cent special emergency ambulance service fee will be added to eligible transactions in Randolph County beginning Dec. 1, after approval by the Randolph County Commission. The fee applies to goods sold in the county and services performed in the county. It is intended...
WOOD COUNTY, W.Va. (WTAP) - Unofficial results show Republicans won four of five West Virginia House of Delegates races in Districts 10 through 14, and Republican incumbent Mike Azinger was re-elected in state Senate District 3. House of Delegates results. In District 10, Republican Justin Beanard won with nearly 3,000...
